Fan the Flame...

It's been a loooong while since I last blogged. And well, I've been BUSY. But I can honestly say that I have loved every second of it. Being a missionary is one of the hardest things I have ever done, yet it is also the most fulfilling.  My faith in Jesus Christ has brought so much joy and peace into my life and as a missionary I have witnessed it do the same thing for many people. I can't quite describe the power behind hearing someone pray for the first time, or witnessing them change as they begin to discover the divinity of the Book of Mormon. 

{The Book of Mormon was written by prophets that lived here in the Americas many years ago.  It is similar to the Bible but it is a separate record of scripture and together with the Bible, it contains the fullness of the gospel}

Normally this change does not happen over night.  Alma, a prophet in the Book of Mormon described it perfectly.  He said:

"Now, we will compare the word unto a seed. Now, if ye give place, that a seed may be planted in your heart, behold, if it be a true seed, or a good seed, if ye do not cast it out by your unbelief, that ye will resist the Spirit of the Lord, behold, it will begin to swell within your breasts; and when you feel these swelling motions, ye will begin to say within yourselves—It must needs be that this is a good seed, or that the word is good, for it beginneth to enlarge my soul; yea, it beginneth to englighten my understanding, yea, it beginneth to be delicious to me." (Alma 32:28)

I love this scripture! I think it describes faith perfectly. Faith isn't something that just grows over night. Like a seed, it needs to be nurtured and given the proper care in order to grow. As you nurture your faith, it begins to grow, and with it you gain peace and understanding. There are many of you out there with questions.  Perhaps you may be asking yourself why you are here?  What is the purpose of this life?  What happens after we die?   I promise you that this book has the power to change lives and through reading it and praying, you will be able to answer these questions! Feed your faith!  I can say that openly and honestly because it changed MY life, and the lives of my parents and siblings.  The Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ.  Together with the bible, it has enriched my understanding of my purpose here on earth, and I feel more connected than ever with my Savior.  I know that I am nothing without Him. 

I know that God is literally my Father in Heaven.

I know why I am here on earth.

I know that there is life after death. 

I know that I will be with my family FOREVER.

I know that prayers are answered. 

And I feel peace :)